Stock Purchase Agreement between David B. Cornstein and Finlay Enterprises, Inc.

Summary

David B. Cornstein agrees to sell 100,000 shares of Finlay Enterprises, Inc. common stock to the company at $16.25 per share, totaling $1,625,000. The company will pay by wire transfer, and Cornstein will deliver the shares either electronically or by stock certificate. Cornstein confirms he owns the shares free of liens and is authorized to sell them. The company confirms it has taken all necessary corporate actions to approve the purchase. The agreement is governed by New York law and can only be changed in writing signed by both parties.

EX-10.22(A) 3 file002.txt LETTER AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 10.22(a) DAVID B. CORNSTEIN Pinnacle Advisors, Ltd. 529 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10017 ###-###-#### March 8, 2004 Finlay Enterprises, Inc. 529 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10017 Re: Sale of Shares of Common Stock of Finlay Enterprises, Inc. Gentlemen: This letter confirms the agreement of David B. Cornstein ("Cornstein") to sell to Finlay Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company") an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the common stock of the Company (the "Shares"), on the terms set forth herein. 1. Simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, (i) the Company shall purchase from Cornstein, and Cornstein shall sell to the Company, the Shares at a price of $16.25 per share, or an aggregate price of $1,625,000 (the "Purchase Price"), and (ii) the Company shall deliver to Cornstein the Purchase Price by wire transfer to an account designated by Cornstein and Cornstein will either DWAC the Shares to the Company or deliver to the Company one or more stock certificates representing the Shares, with stock powers duly endorsed in blank attached thereto. 2. Cornstein represents and warrants to the Company that (a) the Shares are owned by Cornstein, (b) the Shares are being sold free and clear of all encumbrances and liens of any kind whatsoever other than any restrictions imposed by Federal and state securities law, (c) Cornstein is authorized to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and (d) Cornstein is fully familiar with the financial condition of the Company and has had an adequate opportunity to ask and have answered questions regarding the financial and business conditions of the Company. 3. The Company represents that as of the date of its execution of this Agreement, all necessary corporate actions will have been taken to authorize the transaction contemplated herein. 4. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York and may not be modified except by a writing executed by the parties hereto. Please confirm your agreement to the foregoing by executing the enclosed copy of this letter where indicated. Very truly yours, /s/ David B. Cornstein ----------------------------- David B. Cornstein Accepted And Agreed To: FINLAY ENTERPRISES, INC. By /s/ Arthur E. Reiner ------------------------- Name: Arthur E. Reiner Title: Chairman & CEO